Solar energy. More and more these words are becoming a part of America's vocabulary. The continuing energy and environmental problems confronting the U.S. have been the primary catalyst to an increasing interest in energy from the sun. Its use for residential heating, cooling and domestic water heating has the potential for immediate benefits in energy savings and environmental improvements. Recognizing these benefits Congress has instructed HUD and other designated federal agencies to undertake an extensive research, development and demonstration program of solar heating and cooling systems in buildings.

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